Monthly Archives: October 2013

VERDI’S 200th ANNIVERSARY: The Choral Arts Society of Washington performs Verdi’s Requiem in “Legacy and Life”

THE KENNEDY CENTER CONCERT HALL Legacy and Life The Choral Arts Society of Washington Scott Tucker, conductor Bonnie Nelson Schwartz, visual producer Sun., Nov. 10, 2013, 4:00 PM Approx. 2 hours Legacy and Life begins with the East Coast premiere … Continue reading

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VERDI’S 200th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Falstaff in Victoria, Canada

Falstaff Music by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Arrigo Boito October 17, 19, 23, 25, 2013, at 8 pm Matinée October 27 at 2:30 pm In Italian with English Surtitle Music by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Arrigo Boito October 17, 19, … Continue reading

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VERDI’S 200th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: “Nabucco” at the Latvian National Opera (Riga)

Latvian National Opera (Riga) Presents: Giuseppe Verdi’s “Nabucco” Giuseppe Verdi’s beloved opera Nabucco will be performed at the Latvian National Opera this season. Saturday, October 19 2013, 19:00 Latvian National Opera, Aspazijas bulv. 3, Riga, ‘I can say with a … Continue reading

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“Butterfly”, New Opera by Tõnu Kõrvits premiered in Estonia

Butterfly Opera by Tõnu Kõrvits in two acts Libretto by Maria Lee Liivak and Lauri Kaldoja, based on Andrus Kivirähk’s eponymous novel World premiere on September 13, 2013 at the Estonian National Opera Friday, November 1, 2013 / 19:00 Wednesday, … Continue reading

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VERDI’s 200th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: “Ernani” in Lithuania

Giuseppe Verdi’s “ERNANI” an opera in 4 acts October 9, 2013 18:30 October 18, 2013 18:30 January 8, 2014 18:30 March 26, 2014 18:30 April 30, 2014 18:30 May 2, 2014 18:30 Music Directors and Conductors Gianluca Marciano (Italy), Giampaolo … Continue reading

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“La traviata” in Estonia

Presents: “La traviata” An opera by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, based on the play by Alexandre Dumas fils La dame aux camélias Revival on October 29, 2009 The timeless opera classics La traviata has become one of … Continue reading

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Borodin’s “Prince Igor” in Tel Aviv

Alexander Borodin’s “Prince Igor” The Kolobov Novaya Opera Theatre of Moscow makes it Israeli debut presenting one of the greatest Russian epic tales of all time – Prince Igor. Scores of soloists, choristers and dancers perform Borodin’s sweeping score which … Continue reading

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VERDI’S 200th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: “La Traviata” in Oman

 The Royal Opera House Muscat, Oman, presents: Giuseppe Verdi’s LA TRAVIATA October 22, October 24, October 26, 2013 For 160 years, Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata has moved audiences with its classic tale of self-sacrifice and redemptive love. The immensely popular … Continue reading

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“Rigoletto” in Estonia

    “Rigoletto”       Opera by Giuseppe Verdi Premiere: 9 November 2007 Verdi’s opera is based on Victor Hugo’s play Le roi s’amuse. The opera retells of the court jester Rigoletto who is disliked for his scornful wit. Inside, Rigoletto is … Continue reading

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“Tosca” performed in Belgium

Tosca Giacomo Puccini (1858 – 1924)  Language: Italian. Surtitles: Dutch.            Maurizio Barbarini  Susanna Branchini  Olga Romanko  Misha Didyk  Najmiddin Mavlyanov  Gregg Baker Musical direction: Maurizio Barbacini Director: Frans Willem de Haas Toneelbeeld: Frans Willem de … Continue reading

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